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Twins Place Rookie Kaelen Culpepper on 10-Day IL With Mild Hamstring Strain

A cautious approach aims to prevent aggravation while leaving open the possibility of activating him for the season’s final games if he is medically cleared.

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Sep 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton checks on shortstop Kaelen Culpepper (12) after he was hit by a pitch by Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Franco Aleman (not pictured) in the third inning at Target Field. Culpepper left and did not return. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Culpepper sustained a left hamstring strain while running out a ground ball and underwent an MRI the next morning that showed the injury is mild.
  • The club placed him on the 10-day injured list to prevent further aggravation and to manage his recovery conservatively.
  • Minnesota recalled infielder Ben Ross from Triple-A St. Paul to fill the roster spot and Ross made his first major-league start at shortstop.
  • Ross and veteran Ryan Kreidler are expected to share shortstop duties while Culpepper is sidelined.
  • Culpepper is a 2024 first-round pick who has been a bright spot in his debut season, and the team’s cautious move preserves his chance to return for the final regular-season games if he heals quickly.